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Suggest Treatment For Labored Breathing, Tachycardia, Mood Swings, Hair Loss And Low Energy
Question: I am in braces, waking with mouth open very pronounced respiratory pattern and rapid heart rate. This has been going on for now....too long. Other changes in mood, hair, energy etc.... Pox caught at 95 upon waking, not too bad. Usually 98-100. Doesn't sound good , does it. I am a nurse.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend performing some tests as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to heart failure.
Other possible causes to consider would be:
- chronic anemia
- a lung disorder like COPD
- thyroid dysfunction
- vitamin D deficiency.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes levels
- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction
- kidney and liver function tests for possible dysfunction
- vitamin D levels.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend performing some tests as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to heart failure.
Other possible causes to consider would be:
- chronic anemia
- a lung disorder like COPD
- thyroid dysfunction
- vitamin D deficiency.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes levels
- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction
- kidney and liver function tests for possible dysfunction
- vitamin D levels.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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